Period pain is not always an indication of any underlying disorder, either with the reproductive organs or related systems. It may affect 50% of menstruating women with or without any other associated disturbance of the menstrual cycle, ovulation or menstruation. However, when it does occur, it can in some cases be >> Read More ...
There is a common misconception that every woman suffers from period pain and that this pain is very severe. In fact, only one half of woman experience period pain meaning that other woman may experience mild discomfort or almost no sensation at all. Most women who do experience period pain have mild pain for a day or two. >> Read More ...
What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is one of the most common behavioral disorders in children. Inattention, over-activity, impulsive behavior, or a combination of these symptoms are often to be found in normal children, but when these features continue over a longer period of time and occur in >> Read More ...
Sweating or perspiring is a skin response aimed at cooling down the body. It is one of several mechanisms to regulate the body temperature. Heat is generated internally by the body’s metabolic activity and dissipated from the skin surface. The evaporation of sweat from the skin surface assists with the cooling >> Read More ...
The normal pattern for bowel movements varies among individuals. For some it is a daily occurrence, and often even several times in the day. For others it is less frequent and possibly not even daily. Normally bowel movements occur at least 3 or more times a week. Ideally it should occur at least once daily but if more >> Read More ...
The human liver is a somewhat triangular-shaped organ that is located mainly in the upper right part of the abdomen, just under the base of the right lung separated by the muscular diaphragm. It is difficult to completely classify the liver under a specific system due to it versatility. Although it is largely associated >> Read More ...
The abdominal cavity is largely occupied by the digestive tract. This includes the alimentary tract that runs from the mouth to the anus, and other organs associated with digestion like the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Most cases of abdominal pain is associated with the digestive tract, particularly the part of the >> Read More ...
From the time food passes into the throat, the alimentary tract takes over the process of moving the bolus (ball of food) or its digested remnants through the gut. The walls of the alimentary tract has muscular layers which contract and relax in a synchronized manner to achieve this transit. This process is known as >> Read More ...
Gastritis is the term for inflammation of the stomach. As a hollow sac, it is the walls of the stomach that are inflamed to varying degrees. This may sometimes be isolated to the superficial inner lining of the stomach (mucosa) or it can extend through the entire wall of the stomach. Persistent inflammation leads to >> Read More ...
What is acetaminophen or paracetamol? Acetaminophen or paracetamol is one of the most common agents used for intentional self-poisoning because of its easy availability. It is the active ingredient found in many over the counter (OTC) and prescription drugs used as an analgesic (pain reliever) or antipyretic (for reducing >> Read More ...
